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Lara Elem Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
4619 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · (773) 535-4389 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
362
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Lara Elem Academy
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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4619 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K27
Kindergarten45
Grade 136
Grade 236
Grade 341
Grade 448
Grade 538
Grade 629
Grade 726
Grade 835
Grade 111
Enrollment over time
379’20
323’21
315’22
337’23
362’24
Down 4.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 93%Black 5%White 1%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.